Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Barton Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barton Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barton Creek area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mission James Place Apartments priced from $889. Skyline at Barton Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,039. Here are the most affordable Barton Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$889
Skyline at Barton CreekE1Studio,1BA$1,039
The 7040B-AffStudio,1BA$1,040
MAA South LamarStudio 0x1 401 SFStudio,1BA$1,082
Landmark at Barton CreekA11BR,1BA$1,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Creek, TX

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barton Creek area is the $1.79 price per square foot Townhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Barton Creek apartment is the Sandlewood Model at MAA Barton Skyway starting at $1,608 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barton Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA Barton CreekTownhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF2BR,2BA$1.79
MAA Barton SkywaySandlewood2BR,2BA$1.78
Barton Creek LandingTumbleweed2BR,1BA$1.92
Gables at the TerraceA11BR,1BA$2.05
Cliffs at Barton CreekA21BR,1BA$2.29
Mission James Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.37
Landmark at Barton CreekA11BR,1BA$2.29
44 South0A-AMFI80Studio ,1BA$2.65
The 7040B-AffStudio ,1BA$2.55
Skyline at Barton CreekE1Studio ,1BA$2.60

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Getting Around the Barton Creek Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barton Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barton Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barton Creek is under $1,358.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barton Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Barton Creek is Skyline at Barton Creek which is listed at $1,094, while the average apartment in Barton Creek costs $2,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barton Creek?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Barton Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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